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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through An American Citizen, Memories of a Barrack, In Solidarity, Providence, and Commencement.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time of the morning did upperclassmen bang on the door of Francisco and Smokey to force them to learn a song?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

2. What verb is used to describe the manner in which Francisco's father delivered a smile to Francisco when he came home from his first year at college?
(a) Feigned.
(b) Flashed.
(c) Faked.
(d) Summoned.

3. Laura told Francisco that she began to work in her parents' business at what age?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

4. What was Francisco's response when his college roommate Smokey asked him where he was born?
(a) California.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) New York.
(d) Mexico.

5. Who was in charge of the Catholic student organization called Sodality of Our Lady?
(a) Professor de Bautista.
(b) Father O'Neill.
(c) Professor McLaughlin.
(d) Father Shanks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many classes did all juniors and seniors take at a time at the University of Santa Clara?

2. As Francisco set out for college with his family, he knew that he would miss which member of his family the most?

3. The chapter entitled "At a Loss" begins on which day of November?

4. In what direction from the college did Francisco and Smokey have to travel in order to reach Cervantes Hall?

5. What is the name of the oldest son in the Jimenez family?

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